The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Because of certain calibrations in the air bag's sensing and diagnostic module, an inadvertent air bag deployment could occur in a low speed crash or when an object strikes the floor pan.
The risk
Air bags deploy with great force and can seriously injure unrestrained occupants who are too close to them.
The fix
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-146 (98V146000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | June 29, 1998 |
| Owners notified | August 11, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 675,302 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-146 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 675,302 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.